PENINSULA MEDICAL SCHOOL, PLYMOUTH

The Peninsula Medical School graduated its first doctors in July 2007. Already those new doctors are excelling in their clinical roles, thereby realising a key aim of the school: to graduate first class clinicians, optimally prepared to enjoy their role in a rapidly changing health care environment.


University Name: University of Exeter and University of Plymouth
School Address:
TAMAR SCIENCE PARK
DAVY ROAD
PLYMOUTH PL6 8BX
UNITED KINGDOM
Phone: +44-1752-764-261
Fax: +44-1752-764-226
Email: PMSENG@PMS.AC.UK
Degree Title: Bachelor of Medcine,Bachelor of Surgery
Graduation Years: 2002 – Current
Year Instruction Began: 2002
Language of Instruction: English
Duration of the Curriculum: 5 years

As our status evolves from that of a new School into the fastest growing School in the UK with a burgeoning research reputation, we will not let maturity stifle our freshness of approach. By combining extensive clinical experience with the most up-to-date teaching methods, we provide firm foundations for a career in any branch of medicine. Our resources are State of the Art and our patient-centred philosophy introduces you to the clinical environment from the first week of your degree. A rich variety of optional Special Study Units allow you to combine core learning with exposure to issues and selected clinical disciplines of specific interest, delivered in a research-rich context.

Great emphasis is placed on learning that is clinically relevant and, through a robust partnership with health care partners throughout Devon and Cornwall, we offer unrivalled opportunities for stimulating clinical experience in a nurturing and supportive environment.

The changing health care environment focuses increasingly on prevention and on patient choice. Tomorrow’s doctors must be caring and compassionate with a strong ethical code, as well as possessing a deep understanding of the scientific basis of health and disease. Above all, they will need to be confident and competent in the clinical and communication skills the role demands and be “patient-centred” in their approach.

Concerns about the Postgraduate Medical Training structures in the UK will have understandably caused anxieties in those contemplating a career in medicine. It was my privilege to lead the Independent Inquiry into Postgraduate Medical Training that reported in January 2008 to the Secretary of State for Health. The Report, ‘Aspiring to Excellence’, echoes the philosophy of the Peninsula Medical School and will inform the School’s undergraduate programme so our graduates are best equipped to succeed in their chosen postgraduate career whether that be in clinical service in the hospital or community setting like most graduates, or in research, drug development, health policy to name but a few possibilities. One facet of that preparation is the international dimension. Health is a global issue, what with air travel, immigration, health tourism and the burgeoning health problems of the developing world. Whilst focusing on the needs of the NHS the School has a robust international strategy to broaden our students’ horizons.

In short, at Peninsula we are committed to providing you with the best possible preparation for your future, the doctor of tomorrow.